Karaoke

Yo guys.

Is it odd that I feel out of place in a Korean Karaoke bar because we are singing English songs? Lol

Like if we were singing in Mandarin I'd feel /more/ at home? Lol.

I haven't been for karaoke since this summer out in Saskatoom at the RockSugar or whatever it was called. Lol.

So right now we're at Karaoke; me, one white girl, two Filipino people, five HongKong people, and a Korean guy. But most people are, from their own admission, quite white washed. Lol. We went for Pho earlier and one guy was saying how in Shanghai he was like lost in the airport trying to find an exit using all the Cantonese he could muster. "you just need to write it. like 出口在哪儿。" And then everyone was like 'Whoa!' And then one girl is all like 'that last character isn't right' and then another person assured her. lol.

So yeah. loll. This is the kinda thing that happens when my work goes out for fun. haha.

Probably can only stay another half hour or 45 minutes. Legitimately need to work on tomorrow's presentation. lol

Ttyl.

D.Fa

This is Amazing Grace

Yo.

I could complain about this week. I will stop. I could sulk and whine about this week. I will stop. I could let this week get to me. I will stop. There is much about this last week that I could be resentful about. I will stop.

It may have taken me all week to get to this point, but honestly, God's grace is unfathomable.

We just had our first weekly Bible study, and it was just me and RZ. Which on the outside could look pretty depressing, ya. It could seem really disappointing. I wanted many people to come and for us to have great discussions and everyone be encouraged, etc. And even if buses made him late this time, I'm so glad and joyful to see what God is doing. To spend more time one on one and address any questions he had, to get to hear what he really thinks about the church and everything, to hear what he thinks about where he is on his journey to knowing God; so good.

At the end of the study I asked if he had any questions and (it wasn't a question) but he said something about how important the church is that for beginners (like people who don't know Jesus yet) to have people to invite them in and teach them about God, and then when they do know God they will want to know more about God. So I asked about where he is and he said he thinks that he is very close to becoming a Christian; that he really believes in God, but he wants to know more. =D So I suggested he read a bit of John each day and whenever he has a question, we could go over it on Sunday night ir he could text me. xP

It is a complete blessing to be a part of seeing others come to know Jesus; to walk alongside them and help them discover the amazingness of the good news in their lives. I don't deserve to be a part of that.

I'm just seeing more of how amazing the gospel is in my life.

Ttyl.

D.Fa

Keener Arch. Student

Yo Carleton 3rd year Architecture students, guess what?

I still come to studio even while it's Reading Week, Family Day, and all of you are in China / Boston.

So, I'm here. lol. For me it's a normal day of work. Federal Government doesn't get the day off / you don't get reading week when you are on co-op. And now I'm here and I did a little bit of work on my group project due next week. haha.

I thought I might be hanging out with a friend tonight. Kinda glad I didn't. It would have been too much. I need to get work done this week.

Yesterday was cool. I guess it was a bit short notice, and it /was/ optional, so the 'BaD guys' Bible study' was just R and JZ. haha. JZ was SO funny to watch play MarioKart for the first time. She didn't sit down for a good 5 minutes, and then, she would never throw items. RZ got it pretty quickly and actually won the grand prix on his first time playing (I was busy cooking. lol) It was good though. We got to talk a bit about the study the guys will be doing about the church as a family of families. I also sent AS a text to let her know she should do stuff with JZ and others at the same time. I felt bad leaving her alone at home while her husband studied with us. > . <

Anyways, I'm gonna go home and eat. Sushi tomorrow. (y)

Ttyl.

D.Fa

If I Deliver Up My Body to Be Burned

I honestly really miss blogging. #truestory

The problem though is how busy I am all the time. In the midst of it all though, some cool stuff has been happening.

I've been meeting up with GC each Friday at lunch and it's been great. xP. We have been meeting up in his building and going to the caf. Last week was interesting. First I found out I needed to be signed in because it was a Finance Canada building and I'm with Health Canada. Secondly, there were no.microwaves, so I had to purchase food. Thirdly, no debit; cash only, and I had none. So the next lady in line payed for me. =D But ya. it's been good. We're gonna go through the same material tbat the "BaD guys" are going to do this semester (which is starting next week).

It's been fun at work too having really settled into work and everything. Going to do karaoke in a couple weeks. xP

The other day God rebuked me through anime. lol... It was a long day. Like 7-9 and when I got home I had dinner and watched anime. The main character in this anime has been overworking himself and at the end of the episode he loses consciousness (cliffhanger ending). But it really reinforced how much I know I need to rest and just spend time with God. So ya, God speaks through anime.

Anyways, ttyl.

D.Fa

Give Grace to those Who Hear (Eph4:29)

Hey guys. It's been a while.

Co-op has been amazing. School has been good. I'm taking a Chinese class now. Life is extremely busy. On the outside it could seem like everything is great, but really I need more time with God and to rest in Him.

I like to be in control and not take risks when I don't have to. I'm a coward.

And the weight of those words multiply so much when tomorrow I am giving a quick talk at Carleton P2C about what P2C+ conference was for me. I told MT about it last week when he asked and told him about the main speakers. About AP's message of the coming wrath and urgency to share the good news with those who don't know or haven't come to trust in Jesus for salvation. The urgency and reality that there is real wrath coming for all who have sinned and haven't accepted forgiveness in Christ. And about KM's message about being the answer to prayer. Which when I really reflected on it brought me back to Luke 11:23. Either we are the answer to prayer or we are not, either we are bringing people closer to Jesus or we're pushing them away.

And today is my normal day to meet up with MT and we talked for a bit then went sharing using the Perspective cards. We ended up talking to a guy, his girlfriend and another friend of theirs who identify as being muslim. They answered the questions and shared what they believe, and asked us some questions about the trinity and everything. The guy grew up going to church but thought it weird that they were supposed to be worshiping God, but instead only Jesus' name is praised.

At that time him and MT were talking and I don't remember where that conversation went. Maybe it was the custodian that asked us to move so he could clean and close the caf? But I ended up not sharing what the thought that had come to me, which seemed that it would be a good answer to his confusion.

The reason Jesus' name is so praised in the church is because of both who Jesus is and what He did. To realize that no one would be able to have that relationship with God without what Jesus did to pay for our sins, and to realize that it was God Himself who came down to our mess to pay for it. Without Jesus, no one would be able to experience God's goodness and to delight in Him, to prostrate oneself and live for God, potentially. But you would not see people living with God. Without the cross people are still sinful and God is still holy, separate from sin. By the cross and Jesus' death and resurrection we can be forgiven, made new in Him, and imputed with His righteousness so that we can come before God humbly, but now adopted as His beloved children.

But I didn't say that.

Where was my urgency? What was holding me back? Why couldn't I take a step of faith? He asked the question.

*sigh*

It's great to say I'll do it next time, but really if it is me doing it again by my strength. nope.

I've got to listen when God tells me things like that. I never regret saying something. Only what is not said do I ever regret.

May His Spirit give me boldness and may He draw me closer in relationship with Him.